by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCA ranks in comparison to other schools with mental health services programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from UCA. This makes it the #64 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of mental health services students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCA is $32,618. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,676 for all mental health services students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCA, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $20,490 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,818.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mental health services program at UCA is $139 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCA was $476 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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The mental health services program at UCA awarded 57 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UCA does not offer an online option for its mental health services bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at UCA make a median salary of $44,513. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,197.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a master's degree in mental health services from UCA. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 127 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 106 |
| Communication Sciences | 96 |
| Allied Health Professions | 32 |
| Other Health Professions | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
